The GROAT Comes Home: Kyle Lowry Signs One-Day Contract to Retire as a Toronto Raptor
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Summary Kyle Lowry has officially announced his retirement from the NBA, signing a ceremonial one-day contract on Tuesday, July 7 (7/7) to retire as a member of the Toronto RaptorsThe franchise confirmed that Lowry’s iconic #7 jersey will be raised to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA seasonThe gritty point guard walks away as an absolute Canadian icon, having led the
